Toilet case



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A. 1'. RED 1 TOILET CASE Filed Oct. 31, 1922 jwv zvmas 14 1: J4, flbartzm,

ATToR/vm Patented Apr. d, 1924 Ed T S TOILET CASE.

Application filed October 31, 1922. Serial No. 598,158.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that T, ALBERT T. REID, a citizen of the United States, residing at New York. in the county of New York and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements Toilet Cases, of which the following is a specification.

The present invention relates to improvements in toilet cases, adapted for holding powder, rouge, or the like.

An important object of the invention is to provide a case of the above mentioned character, which is light, strong, durable, and compact in construction, whereby it is thin and may be carried in a hand bag or the like, with. convenience.

A further object of the invention is to provide a reflector element or mirror, mounted between the casing sections, carrying the rouge or powder, and having means whereby the mirror may be adjusted for use with either casing section, or for use with both casing sections at the same time.

A further object of the invention is to provide a case of the above mentioned character, which is easy and convenient to 0p crate.

A further object of the invention is to provide an economical refill for either casing section.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent during the course of the following description.

In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification, and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same,

Figure 1 is a side elevation of a case embodying my invention,

Figure 2 is a similar view, showing the casing sections and associated elements in open position,

Figure 3 is a face view of the device, showing one casing section open,

Figure 4; is a perspective view of the hinge embodied in the device,

Figure 5 is a plan view of one of the compact trays,

Figure 6 is a transverse section taken on line 6-6 of Figure 5,

Figure 7 is a fragmentary edge elevation fit, as shown, and are pivotally connected of the looking band, showing the pivoted opening of the same, and,

Figure 8 is a detail section through the hinged connect-ion of the locking band and casing sections.

In the drawings, wherein for the purpose of illustration is shown a preferred embodiment of my invention, the numerals 1 and 2 designate casing sections, which are preferably cylindrical, having their inner sides open and their outer sides closed, as shown. These casing sections are preferably reinforced and sti'li'ened by annular ribs or flanges 52. The casing sections are preferably formed of metal. although any other suitable material may be employed.

The numeral 3 designates a hinge, as a whole, embodying leaves 4.- and 5, which are secured, respectively, to the casing sections 1 and 2, by solder or any other suitable means. The leaves l and 5 carry spaced knuckles 6 and 7 respectively, which interm by means of a rod 8. This rod is preferably formed of resilient material and is extended at its ends beyond the knuckles 7, and bent into lateral spring arms 9, which engage within the sides of the casing sections 1 and 2 and are so tensioned that they automatically swing the casing sections 1 and 2, to the open position, when these casing sections are released. i

The inner knuckles 6 are spaced, for the reception of a sleeve 10. having a headed stud 11 formed integral therewith. This sleeve 10 pivotally receives the rod 8.

The numeral 12 designates a preferably cylindrical locking band, preferably formed of metal, although any other suitable material may be employed. This band is of slightly smaller diameter than the casing sections 1 and 2, so that the casing sections may engage upon the opposite ends thereof, 95 as shown. The locking band 12 is preferably provided with a reinforcing or stiffening rib 13, stamped outwardly therein, at its center. The rib or flange 13 serves as a stop for the edges of the casing sections 1 and 2, and also 100 stiilens the locking band and associatedelements.

As more clearly shown in Figure 7, the rib or flange 13 terminates at points 14, the side wall of the locking hand 12 being iiatte ed between these points, whereby the points 11' will clear the knuckles T, when the locking band 12 is turned upon its pivot, as will he described. The 'iattenec port? of th loci:- ing band 12 is provided centrally tl'iereot with an opening 15, pivotally receiving the shank of the headed studL 11, whereby the locking hand 12 has a swiveled connection with the hinge 3. As shown in n'igure 2, the locking band 12 extends in the sat'ne direction of the casing sections 1 an i 2, wherehv the casing sections may be swung inwardly upon this locking hand.

The numeral 16 designates a reflecting element or mirror, of anv well known or preferred type, preferably in the torin of a loot:- ing glass. This mirror has preterably one side only serving as a reflector. Tle mirror is mounted within a pro" .rablv annular frame 17, mounted within the lo 12. The frame 1'? ca ies at dia: opposite points, trunnions pivoted within openings 19, to locking band 12, and prefer forcing rib A3. The IL rne spaced concentric relation stud 11, when being swung upon its pivots l9.

Arranged within the casing section 2 tray 20, having compartments 21 a nd 22 depressed therein. The compartment 21 is tended to hold a pull while the coinpartir may hold a rouge compact. A coinpm r,- inent 23 is also pressed from the a between the conrpa tinents 2i and 29 and is adapted to receive the usual lip stick. The numeral 24 des'e'nates lips, ore'teraolv stamped from the material of the trav 20, and projecting over the compartment and serving to normally hold the l. sti against displacen ent. These lips are N silien A similar trav 25 casing section and 2?. dcpresse and powder conre,

e travs are of course removable from t The casing se tic tl'a, ing hand 1 o embodying recesses 27. to cce vc lugs 28 v lVhen the casing ctious slightlv opened,

l the spring arms 9 will autoinarcallv throw their. to the open position.

In the use of the devi e the casing sections 1 and 2 mar he opened. and preterahlv sh to a less horizontal osition. When this is done, the mirror 17 ria v nurbe turned upon its oivots 19 so that the section 1 ror may he used with either casing lVhen 1t is desired to use the mirror or 9. with both casing sections 1 and 2, as when it is desired to apply bet-h powder and rouge to the face, the locking hand. 12 is turned headed st d 11 until it assumes a t right any; es to or extending lonl or the casing sections 1 and 2. or 16 may be suitably angularlv ado within the locking band 12, it de juste l o. it is obvious that a device has been pro duced which is convenient to operate, of simple construction, compact, and susceptible of a large range of adjustment. with the operating parts nerinanentl v connected.

ll is to he understood that the Form of 1111' invention herewith shown and described is an as preferred example of the L0 be ta same, and that various changes in the size, shape, and arrangement of parts may be re sorted to Without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the subioined claims.

Hari thus described my invention, 1 claim:

1. A toilet case comprising, a pair of casing secti ns, a hinge for connecting the casing): sections, locking band to receive the casing sections thereon. and a reflecting elet rotatably mounted within and carried he locking hand so that it may be used 'it '1 either easing section.

toilet case comprising, a pair of casing sections, a hinge for connecting the car ing sections, a locking band arranged between the casing sections and adapted to receive the casing sections thereon, and a reflecting element ancularly adjustably mounted upon the locking band.

A toilet case comprising, a pair of casing; sections, a locking band arranged between the casing sections and adapted to receive the casing sections thereon, hinge means :"or connecting the casing sections and the locking hand, and a reflecting element nivotallv mounted upon the locking band, 0 he angularly adjusted with relation A toilet case comprising, a pair of cas- .ing sections, locking band arranged between the casing sections, and adapted to receive the casing sections thereon, hinge means for connecting the casing sections and the locking band, a reflector having one side only serving as a reflecting surface, and means torrotatablv mounting the reflector within the locking band so that its reflecting surface may be used with either casing section.

5. A toilet case comprising, a pair of casing sections, hinge means connecting said ca sing sections. locking band arranged be tween the casing sections and having a swiveled connection therewith so that the locking band may be shifted to a position longitudinally of the casing sections when they are in the open position, and a reflector aneularlv adjustahlv mounted within he locking band,

6. A toilet case comprising, a pair of casing sections, hinge means connecting said casing sections, a locking band arranged between the casing sections and having a swi eled connection therewith, and a reflector carried by the locking band.

7. A toilet case comprising, a pair of cas ing sections, a hinge embodying leaves secured to the casing sections and having knuckles, a pivot element extending through the knuckles, a sleeve carried by the pivot element and having a pivot member, a locking band mounted between the casing sections and having an opening to receive the pivot member, and a reflector adjustably mounted within the locking band.

8. A toilet case comprising, a pair of casing sections, a hinge embodying leaves secured to the casing sections and having knuckles, a pivot element extending through the knuckles, a sleeve mounted upon the pivot element between the knuckles and carrying a headed stud, a locking band arranged between the casing sections and having an opening pivotally receiving the shank of the headed stud, and a reflector pivotally supported within the locking band.

9. A toilet case comprising, a pair of connected casing sections, a support carried by the casing sections, and a reflecting element pivotally carried by the support so that it may be used with either casing section.

10. A toilet case comprising, a pair of coacting casing sections, a support connected with one casing section, and a reflecting element pivotally carried by the support so that it may be used with either casing section.

11. In a toilet case, a pair of coacting casing sections, a hinge connecting the same, a stud pivotally secured to the hinge, a support swiveled upon the stud, and a reflecting element carried by the support.

12. A toilet case comprising a pair of casing sections pivoted together for relative swingingmovement, a reflecting element provided with a single reflecting face, and means connecting the reflecting element with one casing section in a manner to permit of the said reflecting face of the element being arranged remote from either casing section and in an upper position with respect to the other casing section, said reflecting element being enclosed by the casing sections when they are closed.

13. A toilet case comprising, a pair of connected casing sections adapted to have relative opening movement, a reflecting element adapted to be enclosed by the casing sections when they are in the closed position, and means whereby the reflecting element may be supported in either casing section with the same face thereof in the outer position with respect to such casing section, when the casing section is in the open position.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature. 1

ALBERT T. REID. 

